How to Use "aimer" in Present Tense

In French, the verb "aimer" means "to love" or "to like." It is a regular -er verb.

Let’s break down how to use "aimer" in the present tense with different subjects.

Present Tense Forms of "aimer"

Here’s how you change "aimer" depending on who you are talking about:

| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | |------------------|-------------| | je | aime | | tu | aimes | | il/elle/on | aime | | nous | aimons | | vous | aimez | | ils/elles | aiment |

Using Articles

In French, it’s important to use articles correctly. Articles are words that tell us more about nouns.

• Definite articles tell us about specific things:

  • le (the, masculine)
  • la (the, feminine)
  • les (the, plural)

• Indefinite articles talk about any one item:

  • un (a, masculine)
  • une (a, feminine)

Examples:

• J'aime le chocolat. (I love chocolate.)
• Elle aime une robe. (She likes a dress.)

Understanding Subject Pronouns

Subject pronouns are important because they show who is doing the action. Here are the main ones:

• je (I)
• tu (you, informal)
• il/elle/on (he/she/one)
• nous (we)
• vous (you, formal or plural)
• ils/elles (they, masculine/feminine)

Making Negative Sentences

To make a sentence negative, use "ne... pas" around the verb.

Example:

• Je n'aime pas les épinards. (I do not like spinach.)

Using Adjectives

When you use adjectives, they have to match the noun in gender and number. Here are some examples:

• grand (big, masculine)
• grande (big, feminine)
• petits (small, masculine plural)
• petites (small, feminine plural)

Example:

• Ils sont grands. (They are big.)
• Elles sont petites. (They are small.)

By understanding these grammar rules, you can use the verb "aimer" correctly and have more fun speaking French!